Kieran Tierney’s Imminent Return to Celtic: A Transfer That Makes Sense for All Parties
As the January transfer window approaches, Celtic fans are eagerly anticipating the potential return of one of their own, Kieran Tierney. The Arsenal left-back, who has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, has been linked with a move back to Parkhead, and according to journalist Roger Hannah, a deal could be imminent.
Tierney’s return to Celtic would be a transfer that makes sense for all parties involved. The 27-year-old’s contract with Arsenal is set to expire next summer, and with the Gunners unlikely to extend his deal, a January move to Celtic could be a win-win for both clubs. Arsenal would avoid losing Tierney for free in the summer, while Celtic would be acquiring a talented and experienced player who knows the club and its fans inside out.
Hannah, speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, revealed that Arsenal have made it clear they will not be taking up the option to extend Tierney’s contract. “I think it will happen,” Hannah said. “For any transfer to happen, you need to have three willing parties. The club he is currently at, the club he is going to, and the player himself. Arsenal have made it clear they aren’t going to take up the option on the last year of his deal. My understanding is that they will let him go in January without a fee.”
Celtic’s interest in Tierney is no secret, and Brendan Rodgers’ desire to bring the player back to Parkhead is well-documented. With Greg Taylor’s contract set to expire in the summer and Alex Valle’s loan deal potentially being cut short by Barcelona, Tierney’s return would provide Celtic with a much-needed boost in the left-back department.
Tierney himself has never hidden his desire to return to Celtic, and according to Hannah, the player’s financial situation is unlikely to be a major obstacle in the transfer. “Kieran doesn’t strike me as one of life’s lavish spenders,” Hannah said. “I think Kieran would have made an awful lot of money since leaving Celtic. I think Kieran’s choice would be to come back to Celtic.”
One of the most exciting aspects of Tierney’s potential return to Celtic is the prospect of him linking up with Daizen Maeda on the right flank. The thought of these two players running at opposition defenses is a mouth-watering one, and Celtic fans will be eager to see them in action.
Tierney’s pace and energy would be a significant asset to Celtic, and his return would undoubtedly provide the team with a much-needed boost. As Gabriel Martinelli, Tierney’s Arsenal teammate, revealed in a recent interview, Tierney is actually the fastest player at the club, ahead of even the rapid Martinelli himself. “Who’s the second fastest player at Arsenal after you?” Martinelli was asked. “I don’t know, we have KT (Kieran Tierney) and I think he’s quicker than me to be fair, so he’s the first one and I’m the second,” Martinelli responded.
As the January transfer window approaches, Celtic fans will be keeping a close eye on developments surrounding Tierney’s future. With a deal seemingly imminent, the return of the talented left-back could be just the boost Celtic need to propel them towards another successful season.
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